PM Modi Offers Financial Aid for Udhampur Bus Accident Victims
PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of Udhampur bus accident victims
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) compensation for families of the 15 victims who died in a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The injured will receive ₹50,000 (around $600 USD) each, as authorities prioritize medical treatment for the survivors.
- 01Prime Minister Modi announced ₹2 lakh compensation for each deceased victim's family.
- 02The bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in 15 fatalities.
- 0333 individuals were injured, with 20 receiving treatment at Ramnagar Hospital.
- 04Authorities are ensuring specialized medical care for the injured.
- 05The accident involved a collision between a bus and an auto rickshaw.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial aid of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for the families of the 15 victims who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The accident occurred when a public transport bus, traveling from Ramnagar to Udhampur, collided with an auto rickshaw, resulting in the fatalities and 33 injuries. In a heartfelt message on X, Modi expressed condolences and extended support to the affected families. The injured individuals are receiving medical treatment, with 20 hospitalized at Ramnagar and 13 at the Government Medical College in Udhampur. Local authorities are prioritizing the health of the injured, with provisions for specialized treatment and potential airlift if necessary. The Deputy Inspector General of Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, confirmed the death toll and emphasized the commitment to assist the victims' families.
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This financial assistance will provide crucial support to the families affected by the tragedy, helping them cope with the loss of their loved ones.
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